Manny Herrera

Manny Herrera is an Elementary Faculty Advisor and Lecturer at the Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP) within the University of California, Berkeley. His academic background includes a BA in Art with a minor in Education from UCLA and an MA in Education from UC Berkeley. His work centers on redefining family engagement through innovative practices like home visits, challenging traditional school-family dynamics.

Key research interests include educational equity, action research in classroom settings, and fostering inclusive learning environments where students feel fully seen and heard. He has extensive experience teaching grades 2–5 in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood, coaching K–8 math educators, and serving as an assistant principal and principal at his former school.

Currently, his focus shifts to preparing future educators through pre-service teacher training, emphasizing curriculum facilitation and creating spaces where young learners can thrive academically and emotionally. No scientific awards or grants were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.